The Presidential Innovation Awards (PIA) team recently conducted a monitoring and evaluation session with Rhon, a groundbreaking startup and proud PIA beneficiary from Kericho. Rhon’s pay-as-you-go model promotes sustainable consumption of services, making a real difference in

Almost everything comes at a cost, and anything with a cost has a risk of loss. Intellectual property protection is not an exemption. Sylvance Sange, an IP specialist, highlighted the need to mitigate the risks of losing intellectual property by: -having an IP policy and strategy

Pandalogo Green is turning creativity into climate action! During the ongoing Presidential Innovation Award (PIA) monitoring & evaluation in the Rift Valley region, we visited this innovative startup in Uasin Gishu County that’s fighting climate change one tree at a time. By

Pandalogo Green is turning creativity into climate action! During the ongoing Presidential Innovation Award (PIA) monitoring & evaluation in the Rift Valley region, we visited this innovative startup in Uasin Gishu County that’s fighting climate change one tree at a time. By

We are up and running. Day 2 of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) x Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) executive course on intellectual property. Today, we are focusing on 'IP & Innovation IQ: Boost Your Innovations with Smart IP Management,' further broken down to:- 1. How IP is your hidden innovation & business asset

HAPPENING NOW! Official opening ceremony of the Central Rift Innovation Week Kabarak University. Themed "Commercialization of Research and Innovation," this years forum brings together development partners, industry leaders, innovators and academia to explore pathways for turning

Prof. Gan Kok Wah started us off by focusing on the importance of IP in business and technology. He noted that most businesses and organisations may be at risk of losing their innovations due to a lack of intellectual property protection. IP serves as a hidden yet powerful

While IP protection is essential, auditing IP assets is also necessary for effective IP management and overall business strategy. Institutions (or individuals) should meticulously assess owned IP assets, scrutinise IP risk management protocols, and finally compile an exhaustive

Prof. Sihanya focused on what IP entails. Intellectual Property (IP) encompasses creative works and their legal protection. It isn't just about inventions but also the legal framework governing them. The professor outlined two main categories of IP: copyright and industrial

Central Rift Innovation Week 2024 | Pitch Session - Business and Commerce Innovators pitched their visionary ideas and game-changing solutions. This session showcased the most promising ventures and cutting-edge business strategies. Participants had the chance to engage with

Central Rift Innovation Week 2024 aims to catalyze the next wave of entrepreneurial excellence and drive significant advancements across various industries. #CRIW2024 1/2

Through dynamic pitch sessions, engaging discussions and networking opportunities, we aim to support the growth of emerging startups and established businesses alike, paving the way for future successes and strengthened entrepreneurial ecosystems. 2/2

Monitoring progress at Blazing Barry's Coffee where agroforestry meets high-grade coffee production! This Presidential Innovation Awards (PIA)-backed startup in Trans-Nzoia County is flipping the script on traditional coffee farming, infusing sustainability into every bean to tackle

A big thank you to the Presidential Innovation Awards (PIA) for supporting visionary startups like Blazing Barrys in Transnzoia County! With PIA's backing, we're blending agroforestry into coffee farming, addressing climate challenges, and raising the bar for high-grade coffee

Central Rift Innovation Week 2024 | Pitch Session - Education, Culture and the Arts Innovators are presently showcasing their visionary ideas, breaking new ground in how we approach education, culture and the arts. These bold concepts are challenging conventional systems and

Enhancing innovation within our education sector is not only essential for fostering more inclusive and effective learning environments but also addressing current gaps and equiping students for a rapidly changing world. 2/2

Today, we focused on participant engagement. A case of an organisation with IP assets was presented, and participants had to assess them. In assessing IP in commercialised ideas, the standard SWOT analysis is critical in identifying what the organisations can leverage, areas for

Commercialised IP property has to evolve to meet market needs and changing market dynamics, which introduces a shelf life for IP. Prof. Gan Kok Wah emphasised on the need to understand the IP life cycle, a critical element in assessing and evaluating the status of a particular IP

The last activity of the day was a trip to Anza Village. The team learnt about their IP and Startup Support Journey. They interacted with innovators linked to Anza Village, who pitched their innovation developments. The IP executive course participants engaged them to understand

#CRIW2024 | Health and well being Acknowledging the importance of a good pitch, Francis Okwara, Innovation Officer Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA), emphasized the critical role of a clear and compelling presentation, highlighting how it can be the difference between an idea remaining a concept